
“We can’t say that our members are corrupt, even if some of our members have been arrested and are in prison, there us a presumption of innocence. Honourable members, can you shut up? Please! There is a presumption of innocence, you can’t say somebody is a thief. How many members are in the Budget Committee? There are 65 members on the Budget Committee” – Speaker Anita Among (02.07.2024)
Yes, the Speaker of the August House, Anita Among is right that there is an ideal that your innocent until proven guilty. That is right, but when there is already established siphoned funds, misuse of office and eating of the state platter for personal benefit. That’s when you know the person or MP has gone from innocent to guilty. An MP or a Minister who uses their office to take funds for personal benefit is in the wrong. As they are there to serve their constituents and represent their nation too.
Speaker Among is really all hubris. Sooner or later she will have a downfall, as she’s to arrogant for her own good. Just imagine the lack of character and finesse to speak gently in a plenary session. Speaking to MPs like a Primary Teacher does to loudmouth kids in class. Seriously, we should expect more much out of her. However, that we know is futile.
The grand corruption and misuse of office is such common place that she’s tired of defending it. She is tired of being a ring-leader in a den of thieves. The thievery is so common placed and daily appearance that we aren’t shocked of missing funds or lacking delivery of government services. While the MPs and other high ranking officials are spending money like there is no tomorrow. This shows the priorities and how money is used.
Speaker Among can act a fool and try to outsmart the naive ones. Nevertheless, the truth remains of the usage of funds and spending. The House is misusing funds and enlarging their own accounts on the expense of the public. The state is seemingly more involved in enriching its representatives over giving proper service delivery. Therefore, the Speaker can lie and deceive, but that doesn’t make it more true.
The Speaker should shut up and give evidence for her words for once. She’s a magician of hearsay and lack of documentation of her statements. As a speaker she should be credible, but that’s to much to ask.
Speaker Among is a disgrace and her manners shows it too. She expects others to honour her, but she has no courtesy towards others. Peace.












